THOUGHT: The average church in the U.S. is built to hold 40% – 50% of the congregation. Where is the other half supposed to sit?
CHALLENGE: Invite someone to go to church with you this Sunday.
REFERENCE: “””Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.”
Deuteronomy 5:12,
THOUGHT: “Some complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses on thorns.”
CHALLENGE: “Each day you have a choice to face your challenges with optimism or pessimism. The Bible teaches us to be optimistic. Today, choose optimism!”
REFERENCE: “If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Philippians 4:8,
THOUGHT: Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a sporting event makes you a better athlete.
CHALLENGE: Stop going through the motions in your faith journey… Try to identify at least one meaningful element each time you attend worship that will be a building block to make you a better Christian.
REFERENCE: “Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand.”
2:10:15,
THOUGHT: “Trusting in others and even in God is especially difficult when we are vulnerable. Yet, it is when we are most vulnerable that we can experience trusting in others fully for the first time.”
CHALLENGE: “Share one thought, fear or burden with a friend or God today. You will feel your heart lighten.”
REFERENCE: Trust in the Lord.
Proverbs 3:5,
THOUGHT: Remember happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think.
CHALLENGE: Start each day by thanking God for at least 3 things He has blessed you with in your life.
REFERENCE: “I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdon and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.”
Daniel 2:22-24,
THOUGHT: “It is easy to be in awe of God’s power; however, it is God’s gentleness that should really move us.”
CHALLENGE: “Recognize the awesome power of God and allow God’s gentle spirit into your heart today. Focus your thoughts, words and actions on encouragement to those around you.”
REFERENCE: ““The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generousity, faithfulness and gentleness.”””
Galatians 5: 22-23,
THOUGHT: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath way.”
CHALLENGE: “Breathe more life into your spirit by breaking out of your daily routine more often with activities that not only warm your heart, but increase your heart rate.”
REFERENCE: “You have put gladness in my heart.”
Psalms 4:7,
THOUGHT: “The Lord doesn’t give wisdom on credit. He doesn’t advance you a bundle of insight. God provides us with the words, wisdom and insight at the very instant they are required according to His plan.”
CHALLENGE: “Continue to seek God’s wisdom each day, but have faith He will deliver on time.”
REFERENCE: Do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.
Matthew 10:19,
THOUGHT: “Jesus told the leper to keep his healing a secret, but in his joy, he told everyone. Jesus tells us to tell everyone, but in our timidity, we keep it a secret.”
CHALLENGE: Don’t be afraid to show others that you believe in God. Forward this TAGline to someone else to show them you are Thinking About God.
REFERENCE: “Now, Lord, enable your servant to speak your word with great Boldness.”
Acts 4:29,
THOUGHT: “One who is too busy to pray, is too busy.”
CHALLENGE: What activities can you eliminate to make time for prayer? Find a way to squeeze prayer into your busy schedule today.
REFERENCE: ““But I keep right on praying to you, Lord. For now is the time – you are bending down to hear!”””
Psalms 69:13,
Think About God 